Tuesday, February 25, 2020

INK IN AFRIKAANS DIGKOMPETISIE 2020 vanaf 1 Maart 2020 – 31 Julie 2020


Ink Skryf in Afrikaans ( www.ink.org.za ) bied hierdie jaar ‘n digkompetisie aan waarvan die beste gedigte in ‘n spog bloemlesing, INKSPRAAK I, gepubliseer gaan word. Daarna word beoog om elke jaar verdere bloemlesings te publiseer. Die INKSPRAAK bloemlesing sal direk na die gala aand te koop aangebied word aan die digters en belangstellendes. (Prys sal later bekend gemaak word.) Die hoofdoel van hierdie kompetisie is die bevordering van gehalte poësie in Afrikaans. Besoek ook gerus die webwerf om meer van INK te lees. www.ink.org.za
Reëls:  
1. Die kompetisie is oop vir alle persone van enige ouderdom. Hierdie is ‘n (Inter)nasionale kompetisie en nie slegs vir INK-lede nie. Inskrywings word per e-pos gestuur, maar deelnemers is welkom om ook ‘n gratis profiel ook op die INK web werf te registreer.
2. Slegs oorspronklike Afrikaanse gedigte van deelnemers mag ingeskryf word.
3. Geen gedigte waarop reeds kopie- of enige ander regte, deur enige buitestander gehou word, mag sonder die skriftelike toestemming van sodanige party ingeskryf word nie. Deelnemers aan hierdie kompetisie en/of hulle ouers/voogde vrywaar die aanbieders van die kompetisie van enige eise of ongeopenbaarde aansprake van enige aard wat mag ontstaan uit deelname daaraan.
4. Digters kan soveel inskrywings instuur as wat hulle wil. Daar is geen beperking op die hoeveelheid nie. Die inskrywingsgelde beloop R25 per gedig en word in die volgende rekening inbetaal onder verwysing van die digter se naam en van:
FNB – Modimolle
Ink in Afrikaans
Besigheidsrekening
Rek no: 62588595036
Takkode: 260247

Stuur asb. ’n bewys van betaling saam met jou inskrywings na skryfafrikaans@ink.org.za
Die afdelings waarvoor ingeskryf kan word, is soos volg: (hoeveelheid in elke afdeling onbeperk)
Afdeling A: Ballade                          – The Brothers Louis prys
Afdeling B: Elegie                             – RW Strydom prys
Afdeling C: Fabel                              – Kreatio prys
Afdeling D: Haikoe                           – Dewald Jozua Smit prys
Afdeling E: Kwatryn                         – Gasha Vorster prys
Afdeling F: Rondeel                          – Natalie Divaris prys
Afdeling G: Sonnet                            – Ysterman Safety & Security prys
Afdeling H: Vrye vorm en rym         – Grobler Prokureurs prys

(Deelnemers kan self kies of hulle byvoorbeeld onder Sonnet ‘n Italiaanse, Franse of enige ander tipe sonnet wil inskryf.)
5. Die inhoud van die gedigte mag oor enige onderwerp handel. Gedigte moet in algemeen beskaafde Afrikaans wees. Taalvermenging word slegs aanvaar indien dit in die konteks van die boodskap wat die digter wil oordra, verantwoordbaar is. Gedigte wat laster en/of onwelvoeglike taal bevat, sal nie vir beoordeling aanvaar word nie.
6. Gedigte mag nie langer as 32 reëls elk wees nie.
7. Inskrywings moet gestuur word in ’n word.doc na die volgende e-posadres: skryfafrikaans@ink.org.za
– Die onderwerp (subject) van die e-pos moet duidelik gemerk wees: Ink Digkompetisie 2020 met die digter se naam en van
– Elke gedig moet van ‘n titel (in bold) voorsien word
– Font: Arial
– Groot: 10 punte
– Kleur: Swart op wit agtergrond
– Spasiëring: Enkel
– ‘n Oop lyntjie moet tussen strofes gelaat word
– Moenie elke reëltjie met ‘n hoofletter begin nie, behalwe as die gedig doelbewus so geskryf is
– Moenie foto’s of prentjies aanheg nie
– Gedigte met lang verduidelikings onderaan sal gepenaliseer word. ‘n Kort verwysing na ‘n woord of term (bv. Latynse frase) is wel toelaatbaar.

8. Die volgende inligting moet onderaan elke gedig verskyn:
– Die digter se naam en van;
– Die dorp/stad waar hy/sy woonagtig is;
– Die kontaknommer en e-posadres van die digter; en
– Die afdeling waaronder die betrokke gedig ingeskryf word.

9. Deelnemers se name en adresse sal nie aan die beoordelaars getoon word nie. Alle beoordeling word anoniem hanteer. Beoordeling is finaal en geen briefwisseling sal gevoer word nie.
10. Die beoordelaars behou die reg voor om, indien daar na hulle mening te min inskrywings is, of as die standaard nie hoog genoeg is nie, geen wenner in daardie spesifieke afdeling aan te wys nie.
11. Beoordeling is finaal en geen briefwisseling sal gevoer word nie.
12. Die prysgeld beloop soos volg:
Algehele Wenner: R6,000
Naaswenner: R4,000
Afdelingsprys: R1,000 elk (Totaal R8,000)

13. Die beste gedigte wat aan die beoordelaars se standaarde voldoen, word in die bloemlesing, INKSPRAAK I gepubliseer. Om hierdie rede gee deelnemers toestemming vir  publikasiereg aan INK asook die uitgewers ten opsigte van die gebruik en publikasie van enige gedigte wat vir hierdie kompetisie ingeskryf word. Die digters behou kopiereg.
14. Prysuitdeling: Die bekendmaking van die wenners, die oorhandiging van die pryse en die bekendstelling van die bloemlesing sal op 31 Oktober 2020 te Farm Inn Pretoria (Adres: Farm Inn Road, Hazeldean, Silverlakes, tel nr.: 012 809 0266) tydens die jaarlikse INK gala-aand geskied. Kort daarna sal die wenners ook op sosiale media bekend gemaak word.
14. Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is 31 Julie 2020. Geen laat inskrywings sal aanvaar word nie ten einde die beoordelaars genoeg tyd te gee om deur al die gedigte te werk.
15. Navrae kan gerig word aan : skryfafrikaans@ink.org.za

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Beautifully Scarred by H.P. Davenport is LIVE! Don’t miss this emotional read which tells a story of two people destined to be more!



 
BLURB With her past firmly behind her where it belongs, Juliette has made a career out of turning her scars into art. She uses her skills to help others cover the evidence of their pain, too.   But some scars are too deep, too painful for anyone to hide completely.   Juliette has everything she could ever need--great parents, her dream job, the best friend a girl could ask for, and a new body to warm her bed whenever she wants. With her focus firmly on the here and now, she never expects a kiss from a stranger to throw a bomb in the middle of her carefully constructed life.   Every wound leaves a scar.   Every scar tells a story.   Her story left her beautifully scarred.   

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Paralegal by day, romance genius by night! When she's not tending to her furry children and her handsome husband, H.P. DAVENPORT is seamlessly carving beautiful stories from her mind in her comfy PJs in New Jersey. 

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Book review Fubars by Paddy Bostock. Uncanny and crafty writing.




Tracing various meanings of the acronym “fubar,” the story chronicles the adventures of an array of characters from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds, all of whom strive to leave their mark—at times in legitimate and at times in iniquitous ways. Among them are Fergus Ulysses Barr, the timid scion of Britain’s selfish aristocracy, Dwayne Junior Zobinsky, the offspring of an unscrupulous New York tycoon and an iconoclastic abstract artist, Tosh, a half-caste renegade and troubadour, Tosh’s loyal—and heroic—pooch, Mutt, and their respective girlfriends and assorted parents, as well as big-world politicians and their associates. As the adventures unfold, one message emerges: whereas in the private sphere opportunities for harmony and reconciliation arise, mainly at the behest of the younger generations, in the public/political arena, strife reigns unabated. 



According to the dictionary Fubar means; out of working order; seriously, perhaps irreparably, damaged: "the clock in the hall is fubar". A very well descript for this entertaining book. As with all the author's books, he is taking on the political, upper-class and every other area in society in a witty stride.
Filled with colourful characters, Fubar did not disappoint. When you add Brexit and Klank, President of the US, and a Russian mob to the mix you sure have a mixture of apt proportion that will leave you smiling till the end.
Our main character, Fergus Ulysses Barr, had it rough. Can you just imagine with a name like that? Born into a very notable aristocracy he definitely had no fun. Tired of the old regime he simply left one day. All the glamour, prestige, money and protection to make a name for himself. Since he was still underage mommy dearest filed a missing child report with no interest from the local police.
This is where the story became a pallet of colour and harmonies that ultimately set the course of the plot.
When his mother finally decides to play private investigator with CeCi, another missing child's mother; it became outright funny.
With Brexit and the political turmoil it ensued, as background, I really enjoyed this book. Who out there really do understand the intricates of Brexit anyway. I cannot really blame Lord Xavier to fall asleep during the read of the draft bill of how to understand this ominous rule. It is un-understandable for sure.

It is a book of self-determination, of setting the bar and seeking oneself in the midst of uncaring parents, a society of misfits and uncaring politics and the entire system running amok. in the midst of it all, three young men tried to make sense of it all, finding their feet and become famous not because of strings that was pulled but rather good old fashioned hard work.

It is a fun read I can recommend to every person that loves good British humor with a dash of Mutt... or as he would say, "Raaf raaf"...at the end.


Saturday, February 1, 2020

Rise to The Rhythm: Awaken The Beat and Live Your Life's Highest Capabilities by Joey L. Dowdy

What’s your prized possession? It’s your ability to think and speak things into existence.
 Joey L. Dowdy
Unleash The Gift of Your Full Potential

Are you tired of living a life that’s going nowhere? Been down for too long? Have you lost your life’s rhythm and need to get back on the beat? Well, if so, your “Hope Has Arrived!” In Rise to the Rhythm, Joey L. Dowdy AKA Dr. Dancer demonstrates how you can get out of this rut and “Groove to Improve Your Life.” Since he has suffered several physical disabilities at one time in his life, he knows how to rise above setbacks and challenges. Through stories, humor, and many practical steps, the famed Backstreet Boys & Take-Five original choreographer and ABC Los Angeles Fitness Motivator will show you how to take control of your life and do it one beat at a time.

In these pages you’ll learn:

• How to Take Action and Make Change Happen

• How to Kick Your Confidence Into High Gear

• How to Groove Beyond Fear

• How to Snap to It, Feel It & Attract What You Want

• How to Whistle While You, “Work It!”

It’s never too late to find your beat and get back in step, and this book will teach you how to do it.  Buy It Now!


“As a creative nonfiction- writer Dowdy can tell you all about someone, their flaws and faults as well as their greatness, and do so with an enthusiasm that keeps you addicted, curious and moved to emulate the same positive qualities.” Dr. Niama Leslie J Williams PH. D Literary Intuitive  





This is a remarkable book filled with much wisdom which I can recommend to every person who wants to flourish in life. 

The practical advice can be implemented in my daily life. I found it useful and to the point. 

Our positive mindset can advance us and give us the edge above others. This is well-defined within this quick and thorough self-help book. 
I liked the author's witty narrative which resonated with me. He encouraged me to really live according to my own rhythm and that fear should not control me. Fear at the end is just false evidence appearing real.

He comes right to the point and gets to the very heart of what he wants to say. I found the book open, honest and truthful. I am looking forward to reading more from his pen. 

Book review - The neon Jungle by Tim Smith

n the laidback Florida Keys, former spies Nick Seven and Felicia Hagens found a paradise far removed from the covert world of the CIA.

Nick, content to run a bar on the Gulf and maintain a low profile, breaks his self-imposed exile when a friend asks for help in getting a local mob boss off his back.
Popular singer Jimmie Rae wants to get free from the notorious Turk Morgan, a crooked music mogul who controls the Miami entertainment scene. Jimmie reveals that his girlfriend has gotten caught in Turk’s web, and he wants to get her out before it’s too late.

As Nick and Felicia explore the neon jungle of South Beach, they encounter the dark underside of the music business. Drugs, prostitution, street thugs, and political payoffs are Turk’s stock in trade, and he isn’t one to relinquish control over his empire.

Nick goes undercover as an international criminal to challenge him, but will he succeed in breaking Turk’s hold over Jimmie and his girl? Can Nick use the sting operation to solve a cold case murder he discovers by accident? What other secrets will he uncover? 


5 Star Review
I
 received the book from the promoter for an honest review.
This is a fast-paced, action-adventure book with a fast-flowed pace that kept you hooked till the very last page. The plot was well thought out, the characters charming and the action tease-like as you went on the search how to bring a bad guy down.
Turk Morgan used Christianity as his front for getting around. That already told you that this guy was a crook. When Nick and his gang had him in sight life became warm quickly – hell-like on earth.
Nick and Felicia, ex-CIA agents let the small band of heroes helping a singer and his lady friend from the clutches of this ruthless gangster.
With power as his only motif, it was good to see this man squirm for a change.
The story flowed with ease, the dialogue felt very natural and the descriptive writing coloured the story with enjoyment.
A book I thoroughly enjoyed and can recommend to every reader that likes a bit of action, heated erotica, and a good plot.

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Book Review: Jim’s Pterodactyl is an intriguing novel by Andrew R. Williams.

Amazon / Goodreads   / LibraryThing / Reedsy  Book Blurb: In this egg-straordinary tale,  Jim Godwin  has an unexpected delivery that ta...